Kerala High Court Orally Warns Of Action Against People Making 'Personal Attack' On Judge For Ordering Removal Of Unauthorised Flex Boards
3 months ago

Kerala High Court Orally Warns Of Action Against People Making 'Personal Attack' On Judge For Ordering Removal Of Unauthorised Flex Boards

Live Law  

While hearing a 2018 plea concerning installation of unauthorized boards/banners in public places, the Kerala High Court on Wednesday orally warned of action against people who believe they can attack a Judge for passing orders in the matter. The Court said that they don't want such people to interfere with the ongoing mission of clearing the State of unauthorised installations of boards, flex and such other articles, orally remarking, “I have never gone against any political party until now. It's not my job to check all these.” The Amicus Curiae informed the Court that Secretaries of Local Self Government Institutions and other field staff who are responsible for removing unauthorized board are also attacked. Sharmila Mary Joseph, Principal Secretary of Local Self Government Department appeared before the Court through video conference and informed the Court that around 1 Lakh articles were removed in the previous week.

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'Visual Pollution A Shame' : Kerala High Court Issues Detailed Directions On Removal Of Unauthorised Boards,Banners, Hoardings, Flags Etc
1 week, 1 day ago

'Visual Pollution A Shame' : Kerala High Court Issues Detailed Directions On Removal Of Unauthorised Boards,Banners, Hoardings, Flags Etc

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court today issued directions declaring installation of unauthorized boards, banners, hoardings, flags, festoons as illegal and liable to fine and penal action. The Court stated that the non-removal of such unauthorized boards, banners, hoardings, flags, festoons shall become the personal responsibility of the Secretaries of the local self-government institutions.Justice. The Court stated that the non-removal of such …

Kerala High Court Suggests Creation Of Website To Allow Citizens To Report Construction Of Unauthorised Banners/Boards
2 months, 1 week ago

Kerala High Court Suggests Creation Of Website To Allow Citizens To Report Construction Of Unauthorised Banners/Boards

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Wednesday suggested the creation of a website where citizens can upload complaints about unauthorized boards erected in the State. The amicus curiae Advocate Harish Vasudevan informed the Court that at present, there is no system by which citizens can upload their complaint regarding unauthorised boards erected in public places. The Amicus also informed the Court …

Kerala High Court quashes delimitation order in eight municipalities, one panchayat
3 months ago

Kerala High Court quashes delimitation order in eight municipalities, one panchayat

New Indian Express  

Kerala HC seeks government’s view on new year party The High Court has sought the state government’s opinion on a petition seeking to prohibit the proposed new year music festival on December 31 at Chulika Estate, a landslide-prone area, organised by Boby Chemmanur. Planning a New Year party there barely six months after the landslide incident?” asked the court and …

Kerala High Court says no to flex boards praising government at temples
3 months, 1 week ago

Kerala High Court says no to flex boards praising government at temples

New Indian Express  

KOCHI: The Kerala High Court on Tuesday banned flex boards praising the state government and Travancore Devaswom Board on the premises of the temples under the board. Observing that temples are places of public worship, the court directed the administrative officer of the Thuravoor Mahakshetram near Cherthala to take steps to remove the flex boards having the photographs of Chief …

Kerala High Court bans flex boards praising state government and TDB in temples
3 months, 1 week ago

Kerala High Court bans flex boards praising state government and TDB in temples

India Today  

The Kerala High Court has ruled that flex boards praising or congratulating the state government and the Travancore Devaswom Board are not allowed in temples. The court also questioned the appropriateness of the temple advisory committee's involvement in setting up such flex boards, stressing that funds donated by devotees should not be used for such purposes. The bench has asked …

Kerala High Court Annual Digest 2023: Part I [Citations 1-255]
1 year, 2 months ago

Kerala High Court Annual Digest 2023: Part I [Citations 1-255]

Live Law  

v. Eldho P. Mathew & Ors. Time To Stop Entertaining Writ Petitions Relating To Wakf Act, Parties Must First Approach Statutory Authorities: Kerala High Court Case Title: Hameedali K.P. Accused Under SC/ST Act Cannot Directly Approach High Court For Bail Or Anticipatory Bail: Kerala High Court Case Title: Siji V State of Kerala Citation: 2023 LiveLaw 77 The Kerala High …

Prevent "Visual Pollution", Citizens Have Right To Pleasing Environment: Kerala High Court Orders Penalty On Unauthorized Banners
1 year, 4 months ago

Prevent "Visual Pollution", Citizens Have Right To Pleasing Environment: Kerala High Court Orders Penalty On Unauthorized Banners

Live Law  

Emphasizing on the need to discuss and prevent "visual pollution" of the environment, the Kerala High Court today directed the Committees, which were formed to tackle the issues of unauthorized boards and banners, to impose a penalty of Rs. It is the right of a citizen to have a pleasing environment and any action by the perpetrator to defy this …

Constitute Committees To Check Unauthorised Use Of Banners And Boards In Public Places: Kerala High Court To State
2 years, 5 months ago

Constitute Committees To Check Unauthorised Use Of Banners And Boards In Public Places: Kerala High Court To State

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Wednesday ordered setting up of committees at the level of every Local-Self Government Institution to tackle the issue of putting of illegal boards and banners in the state.Directing the Local Self Department's Secretary to issue immediate orders, Justice Devan Ramachandran ordered that the primary committees shall comprise of the following:- Secretary of the Local. The …

Directions To Remove Illegal Banners & Flags Of Political Parties : Kerala High Court Expresses Dismay At Being Accused Of Having Agenda
2 years, 5 months ago

Directions To Remove Illegal Banners & Flags Of Political Parties : Kerala High Court Expresses Dismay At Being Accused Of Having Agenda

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court, on Friday, pulled up the Government for its failure to implement the directions for removal of illegal flags and banners erected along the highways in the State by various political parties. A bench of Justice Devan Ramachandran expressed his distress on the allegations that the High Court is aligning with certain political parties while passing orders.The …

SDPI & PFI Extremist Organisations Indulging In Serious Violent Acts; All The Same They Are Not Banned : Kerala High Court
2 years, 10 months ago

SDPI & PFI Extremist Organisations Indulging In Serious Violent Acts; All The Same They Are Not Banned : Kerala High Court

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court while dismissing a plea filed by the wife of deceased Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh worker Sanjith seeking the investigation to be transferred to the CBI, observed that the accused belonged to extremist outfits.Justice K. Haripal had pronounced the judgment earlier this month after weeks of elaborate hearing, permitting the State Police to continue with their probe. The …

SC slams Kerala govt for seeking to withdraw cases against left MLAs
3 years, 8 months ago

SC slams Kerala govt for seeking to withdraw cases against left MLAs

Op India  

Two weeks after the Pinarayi Vijayan government in Kerala had moved the apex court seeking permission to withdraw cases against prominent CPM leaders for vandalism of state assembly in 2015, the Supreme Court sought to know what kind of ‘public interest’ is behind such a move. Suppose an MLA empties a revolver in the Assembly, can we say that the …

Without Stringent Action, Malice Of Unauthorized Boards/Banners/Flags Can Never Be Rooted From Our Streets: Kerala HC
4 years ago

Without Stringent Action, Malice Of Unauthorized Boards/Banners/Flags Can Never Be Rooted From Our Streets: Kerala HC

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Wednesday urged the Election Commission to ensure no unauthorized boards, banners and hoardings are put up in public places. Expressing his displeasure at the inaction in removing these objects, despite 25 Orders, a Single Bench of Justice Devan Ramachandran stated, "There is no doubt that, unless the Authorities take stringent action, the malice of unauthorized …

Kerala High Court bans flex for campaign
6 years ago

Kerala High Court bans flex for campaign

Deccan Chronicle  

Kochi: Kerala High Court on Monday banned the use of flex boards in the campaign for the ensuing general elections. The interim order was issued by a division bench headed by the chief justice on a public interest litigation filed by Attingal native B.S. The court pointed out that already there is an instruction of the Election Commission in force …

Kerala HC Bans Use Of Flex And Non Biodegradable Materials For Election Campaigning [Read Order]
6 years ago

Kerala HC Bans Use Of Flex And Non Biodegradable Materials For Election Campaigning [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court today banned the use of flex and other non-biodegradable materials for campaigning throughout the state ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.The division bench of Chief Justice Hrishikesh Roy and Justice A K Jayasankaran Nambiar passed the interim order in a PIL seeking prohibition of use of Poly Vinyl Chloride Flex Boards and other ecologically harmful materials …

Illegal Flex Boards/Hoardings/Billboards/Flags: Kerala HC Issues Ultimatum To Local Self Government Institutions [Read Order]
6 years ago

Illegal Flex Boards/Hoardings/Billboards/Flags: Kerala HC Issues Ultimatum To Local Self Government Institutions [Read Order]

Live Law  

Taking serious note of the blatant violation and non-compliance of its previous orders, the High Court of Kerala has issued a final ultimatum to all local self-government institutions in the state. The new directions issued by the court require urgent action by officers concerned to remove all illegal flex boards/hoardings/billboards/flags within 10 days. The court took notice of the fact …

Kochi: Flex boards flex their muscles again
6 years, 1 month ago

Kochi: Flex boards flex their muscles again

Deccan Chronicle  

Kochi: Even after several warnings issued by the High Court on removing illegal flex boards, the civic bodies have failed to clear them from roadsides and public places. Since the civic bodies have no permanent staff and facility for removal of flex boards and other publicity materials, it is difficult to conduct regular drives against them. The Kochi Corporation had …

Illegal Hoardings/Flex boards: Kerala HC Directs Local Self Government Institutions To Initiate Removal; Issues Guidelines [Read Order]
6 years, 6 months ago

Illegal Hoardings/Flex boards: Kerala HC Directs Local Self Government Institutions To Initiate Removal; Issues Guidelines [Read Order]

Live Law  

The High Court of Kerala, through Justice Devan Ramachandran, has directed Local Self Government Institutions to take proactive steps in removing illegal hoardings and flex boards all across the state on a war footing. The court had, on an earlier occasion, directed the Chief Secretary and Secretary for Local Self Government Institutions, by way of an affidavit, to explain the …

Kerala HC Refuses Sessions Judge’s Plea To Expunge Critical Remarks Made Against His Approach To Criminal Trial [Read Judgment]
7 years, 11 months ago

Kerala HC Refuses Sessions Judge’s Plea To Expunge Critical Remarks Made Against His Approach To Criminal Trial [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

“None of those observations shall stand in the way of career progression of the judge in any manner,” the bench clarified.A division bench of Kerala High Court has refused a judge’s plea to expunge certain remarks made in a judgment in which some critical observations were made against him, though it clarified that none of those observations shall stand in …

Kerala HC Refuses Sessions Judge’s Plea To Expunge Critical Remarks Made Against His Approach To Criminal Trial [Read Judgment]
7 years, 11 months ago

Kerala HC Refuses Sessions Judge’s Plea To Expunge Critical Remarks Made Against His Approach To Criminal Trial [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

“None of those observations shall stand in the way of career progression of the judge in any manner,” the bench clarified.A division bench of Kerala High Court has refused a judge’s plea to expunge certain remarks made in a judgment in which some critical observations were made against him, though it clarified that none of those observations shall stand in …

Parties seem to patronise criminals, says High Court
12 years, 5 months ago

Parties seem to patronise criminals, says High Court

The Hindu  

The Kerala High Court on Friday expressed concern over the recent political patronising of criminals in the State. Rejecting a bail petition filed by Karai Rajan and Karai Chandrasekharan, CPI leaders in Kannur and accused in the case relating to the murder of NDF activist Mohammed Fazal, Justice P. Bhavadasan observed “it is very surprising and disturbing to note that …

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